How To Fix /AIF/API_CUST046 - Incorrect input for message type of user-recipient assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/API_CUST -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Incorrect input for message type of user-recipient assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST046 - Incorrect input for message type of user-recipient assignment ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/API_CUST046 Incorrect input for message type of user-recipient assignment typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an issue with the configuration of user-recipient assignments for message types. This error indicates that the input provided for the message type is not valid or does not match the expected format or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Message Type: The message type specified in the user-recipient assignment does not exist or is incorrectly defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the AIF settings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  User Assignment Issues: The user or recipient specified may not be correctly assigned to the message type, or the assignment may not be active.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type or format of the input provided does not match the expected format for the message type.
  
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